UF HOBI
Improving care, promoting wellness, reducing disparities and driving innovation.
HOBI RESEARCH
real-world research
Insightful. Implementable. Impactful.
At HOBI, we’re changing the face and the pace of health research. Our patient populations reflect the diversity of the real world. Our health interventions consider the needs of patients and providers. Our data-driven research speeds scientific discoveries.
hobi ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Certificate
Go above your professional training with a graduate certificate in implementation science or biomedical informatics.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Masters
Learn how to conduct health outcomes assessments and clinical effectiveness research in a range of biomedical, clinical and community-based research settings.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Ph.D.
Become an expert at evaluating health interventions, treatments, prevention practices and policies to determine what works on a large-scale level and why.
academic programs
Postdoctoral Training
Expand and strengthen your research skills with one-on-one postdoctoral training programs and opportunities.
hobi and diversity
inclusion, diversity, equity and access
Our commitment to diversity
HOBI is dedicated to improving health outcomes for all and reducing health inequities through education, research and service. We strive to be a community of students, staff and faculty that celebrates inclusion, diversity, equity and access and are committed to fostering a people-centered, creative environment for all.
HOBI news & Events
Department Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Aug 09
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HOBI Grand Rounds featuring Lisa Carter-Harris, PhD: “Why Lung Cancer Screening is a Process and Not a Yes/No Visit: Making the Case for Shared Decision-Making”
CGRC Auditorium (Room 101) and via Zoom
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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HOBI Student & Staff Discussion with Lisa Carter-Harris
Cancer and Genetics Research Building, Room 101
1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Sep 15
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HOBI Grand Rounds presents Gregor Stiglic, PhD
TBA
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Oct 11
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HOBI Grand Rounds presents Lawrence Hunter, PhD
TBA
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Nov 15
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HOBI Grand Rounds presents Skyler Johnson, MD
TBA
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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recent news
UF researchers evaluate how to improve dignity for seriously ill patients
With a three-year, $1 million grant from the National Cancer Institute, UF researchers Carma Bylund, Ph.D., and Susan Bluck, Ph.D., will evaluate mechanisms by which Dignity Therapy works to help patients. This brief intervention involves having a dignity therapy provider work with patients to recall and share their own unique, structured life story narrative.
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meet OUR FACULTY
faculty spotlight
Christopher Harle, Ph.D.
Dr. Harle’s research focuses on how information technology-mediated communication tools affect consumer, patient, and provider decisions and behavior. As Chief Research Information Officer, he is focused on developing excellent people, processes, and infrastructure that enable research and discovery with real-world health data and information technology across UF Health.
